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Introduction of NG Cold Tablet

NG Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.

NG Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: NG Cold Tablet1, NG Cold Tablet2, NG Cold Tablet3, and NG Cold Tablet4.

Uses of NG Cold Tablet

Benefits of NG Cold Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

NG Cold Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

NG Cold Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of NG Cold Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of NG Cold

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleepiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Allergic reaction
  • Weakness
  • Headache

How to use NG Cold Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. NG Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with NG Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
NG Cold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
NG Cold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
NG Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
NG Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of NG Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of NG Cold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
NG Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of NG Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

NG Cold Tablet

  • Your doctor has prescribed NG Cold Tablet to cure common cold symptoms.
  • It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, and irregular heartbeat.

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FAQs

NG Cold Tablet

What is NG Cold Tablet?

NG Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Paracetamol, Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold such as body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.

Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking NG Cold Tablet?

NG Cold Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or foods that contain caffeine like coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, you may experience tremors and/or may have chest discomfort. Also avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) while taking this medicine.

Can the use of NG Cold Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, NG Cold Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of NG Cold Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of NG Cold Tablet?

Serious side effects with NG Cold Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of NG Cold Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Are there any contraindications associated with use of NG Cold Tablet?

Yes, use of NG Cold Tablet should be avoided if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if your doctor is aware of your conditions and advises you to take it. The use of NG Cold Tablet should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.

Can I breastfeed while taking NG Cold Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using NG Cold Tablet. This medicine contains levocetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

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References

  1. Drugs.com. Caffeine. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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